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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,321.70, 34,969.73 and 15,934.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,321.70, 34,969.73 and 15,934.50 is: 23,892.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,321.70 : 34,969.73 = 15,934.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,321.70/34,969.73 = 15,934.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,321.70x = 34,969.73 × 15,934.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,321.70x = 557,225,083.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,225,083.01/23,321.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.99

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